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The Architect's Eye

Framing Views: How Architectural Elements Enhance Window Scenery 🖼️

Windows are the eyes of a building, but the frame around them is what turns a view into a curated masterpiece. As an architect, I consider how elements like deep-set window frames, internal mullions, or even subtle recessions in the wall can enhance the vista. Think of a perfectly placed opening that frames a specific tree or a panoramic view that feels like a living painting. It's about intentionally directing the eye and appreciating the external environment as part of the interior experience. 🌳 Save this for your framing ideas! #WindowFraming #ArchitecturalViews #WindowViewIdeas #ArchitecturalFramingIdeas #ViewEnhancementIdeas #CuratedViewsIdeas #InteriorArchitectureIdeas #FocalPointDesign #NatureIntegration #DesignInspiration #ExteriorViews #StatementWindows
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